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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
8
G C Clemens writes from Topeka Aug 15 recalling a famous county counterfeit scheme. A bearded man toured towns selling a counterfeit detector book and fraudulently passing off counterfeit bills. The case involved Governor Osborn and notable figures, with debates on truth and a buried grave.
The Santa Fe plans stopover privileges on second class tickets for California colonists from Kansas and Oklahoma during September and October. A special rate of $5 has been set for the trip, aimed at facilitating relocation. The offer emphasizes locating in California.
The passage describes a traveler buying a ticket to California with the right to stop for five days in any town along the route. He may stop at multiple places until the ticket expires, using the layovers to assess towns for settlement. Similar stopover privileges exist on the Santa Fe Prescott Phoenix line.
The Crawford Opera House reopened under Imperial Stock Company with Wanted, a light comedy, but altered to The Game of Life, drawing gallery disapproval. The new decor, electric lighting, and additional seating improved the venue, while Heubner leads with a broad repertoire. Tonight the company performs Squire Seth Haskins.
Despite rain and nearly impassable roads, about 150 people attended the opening meeting for independent sheriff and county attorney candidates in Hossville. Speakers included Rev Charles M Sheldon L A Stebbins Frank Stahl and Dr M R Mitchell all of Topeka. A L Stratton of Rossville presided with music by the Roseville band and Washburn College quartet. A second meeting is set for Silver Lake this evening with Dr S J Stewart Mr Stahl Mr Stebbins and others scheduled to speak.
Congressmen Batcock Hall of Town and Overstreet of Indiana were guests of President Roosevelt at dinner. They discussed the looming fall campaign and headed for New York on a late train. This was Overstreet’s second visit in two weeks. Edward J. Sullivan of New York, a prominent Catholic businessman, discussed Philippine policy with the president and praised his church affairs policy. Surgeon General Rixey and Mrs Rixey were guests as they left for Washington.
Salt Lake City Aug 19 the dead body of Peter Anderson the hermit prospector of Park City was found in a lonely cabin near the Anchor mill. He appears to have died weeks ago most likely of starvation though $1700 in cash was recovered from the cabin and he had about $10 000 in credit in banks. He had lived around Park City for 26 years and was known for extreme frugality. His only living relatives reside in Sweden.
In Denver Colorado a court resumed the Gates faction bid to block officers led by J C Osgood from interfering with stock voting at the Colorado Fuel and Iron annual meeting. Gates associates allege proxy by by laws allows removal of proxies. supporters claim many proxies are invalid or forged.
At the quarterly conference of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Hutchinson Kansas the fight over Rev Charles Coke Woods renewed. Officials clashed over salary and parsonage terms with the insurgents driving a reduced offer and a motion to pay whatever remained after church expenses. The dispute widened the rift within the church.
In Chicago on August 13 bank employees protest a rule forbidding marriage while earning under 4000 a year. Officials deny the policy, but workers say matrimony below 4000 leads to dismissal. A strike was threatened after a manifesto demanded higher pay shorter hours and more help to handle business.
Two young women aboard a boat near East Moriches Aug 19 capsized and were rescued after Mrs. Bellows, camping nearby, summoned help. They climbed atop the craft, received dry clothing from Mrs. Bellows, and returned to their rooms. Names: Miss Cornell Horrink of Southampton and Miss Mmma Hoe of Patchogue.
A wife recounts leaving her husband for a month to test his bachelor lifestyle and his use of Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal. He reportedly felt healthier after following a simple menu, with nine hours of work daily and no stomach issues. The tale is pitched as advice for men and wives, claiming the meal can be prepared by any inexperienced helper.
A bustling mix of local items including Miss Jennie Douglass visiting in Topeka, Robert Luckner building a two story house at 1110 Western avenue, and plans for the Potwin Civic Improvement society social. Weather, rail and street work, hospital notes, and civic notices fill the city’s August chatter with names, places, and small events.
Ho Yow, San Francisco consul general for China, announces an extended leave of absence from the port city. He hints he may not return to the coast and plans to pursue a commercial enterprise for two years or more, possibly transferring to another assignment if he remains in the service.
The Haag August 19 public welcome for Boer generals arriving from Hotterdal. In a speech Hyter paid tribute to their deeds while Gen Botha thanked the Dutch for support to families. Botha hinted at publishing their war account later. Guard of honor and cheers from crowds marked the procession.
In Harrison county a race fight over negroes singing at work left one black man dead, one black and one white fatally wounded, and several others injured before mounted police intervened at Reer Houston creosote works. Nelson Randell, a black worker, fired a rifle to defend the singing.
Aug 14 Emporia Kansas reports A A upiey father in law of Coda S Morris who died in a Orlando Oklahoma runaway found proof Morris seen alive after burial Insurance for 34000 paid to wife with suspected scheme. A Madison Kansas woman linked to plot reportedly disappeared and the man using the name John Cox is alleged Morris himself the coffin lid held ice not remains.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad reports for the year ended June 30 1902 show gross receipts of 6 077 493 28 up from 5 659 440 and net traffic receipts of 2 577 761 up 7 4 percent. Net income after charges is 1 446 081 dividends total 284 1710 with 3407 71 surplus mostly for permanent improvements and new equipment.
A fragmentary report notes experiments in New York with a turf substitute as winter fuel. Tests by a local inspector and a blacksmith indicate the material burns readily at forge heat, showing potential for home use, while mentions of urban street railway plans and funds imply broader economic discussions.
W H Barnes secretary of the state board of horticulture leaves for St Louis to attend and help form the Mississippi Apple Growers association. He notes a promising apple crop in Kansas and discusses feasibility of displaying Kansas fruits at GA encampment. Also mentions quarantine news and wireless telegrams.
In Des Molives Aug 19 Rev Frank Lomack pastor of First African Baptist Church was fatally wounded by Al McKinney while escorting Mrs Sophia Tyler from the oper. Lomack was shot four times and may die as McKinney fired upon him under the hand of Mrs Tyler. Also notes charter grants for Peabody and Hastings State with varied capital stocks and a Kansas City charter.
Child tormented by colic for two years finally found relief after an alternative remedy proved effective. The article notes the physician’s treatment failed before the new approach brought comfort to the boy and his family.
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